What does the cryptic crossword clue "Logical anaesthetic used in proportionate quantity (8,6)" mean?

The definition is "proportionate quantity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RATIONAL (synonym="Logical") + NUMBER (synonym="numb-er") = RATIONALNUMBER; definition: "proportionate quantity" The answer is RATIONALNUMBER.

Logical anaesthetic used in proportionate quantity (8,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29047 | 11 Across | 2023-04-18 flower

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